This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The goal behind this campaign is to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) has shared many safety tips, and the reason behind why having working smoke alarms are important. Remember - Install, Test, and Replace! If a fire breaks ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Somers Volunteer Fire Department holds weekly training/drills. This ensures that our members are trained and proficient in the essential skills necessary to complete our mission and serve the public. As pictured, drills include hands-on basic firefighting skills such as hoseline advancements, forcible entry, ladder operations, engine operations, vehicle extrication/stabilization, and more!

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We are excited to introduce to you our Fire Captains and Fire Lieutenants of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department! Introducing - Fire Captain Kevin Barry, Fire Captain Jeff Hopper, Fire Police Captain Bob Dugan, Ladder Lieutenant/Ex-Chief Jon Mackey, Engine Lieutenant Steve D’Angelone, Rescue Lieutenant Bridget Foley, Engine Lieutenant Steve Jarrett, Engine Lieutenant Billy Barlow, and Fire Police ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, The Somers Volunteer Fire Department hosted a large scale Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Drill. This drill simulated a motor vehicle accident with a subject trapped involving an occupied full size school bus vs passenger vehicle.

There were 16 ambulances that participated in this training. The first arriving Somers units were met with nearly 30 injured patients. Somers ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are thrilled to introduce to you our Assistant Chiefs - 1st Assistant Chief George Wahlers and 2nd Assistant Chief John Meeker Jr! They have been valuable members to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department since the day they joined. We appreciate all of the hard work they do for our department! ... (Full Story & Photos)